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30 Years
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Expert Garden Design & Landscaping Services in Surrey
Bushy Business was founded in 1996 by Chris Stone, who trained at Merrist Wood Horticultural College. Starting from a single van, the company has grown into a professional, dependable business known for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional customer service. Our team combines expertise in horticulture, design, and construction to create gardens that meet clients' needs, from small urban plots to large estates. We have designed award-winning gardens at RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows and maintain long-term relationships with clients, some dating back to our founding. Our approach focuses on listening to clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering tailored solutions that stand the test of time.The team includes trained professionals with diverse backgrounds, ensuring depth of knowledge and innovative problem-solving. We pride ourselves on reliability, courtesy, and maintaining high standards across all projects. Our work spans Surrey and surrounding areas, including London and West Sussex. We offer comprehensive services, from initial design consultations to construction, planting, and ongoing maintenance. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
Services
Garden Design
Irrigation Systems
Landscaping
Horticulture
Garden Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in garden design and landscaping.
- Our team includes award-winning designers and horticultural experts.
- We prioritise client needs through tailored, collaborative solutions.
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients since our 1996 founding.
- Our work combines creativity with practical, sustainable gardening practices.
What people say
Fantastic job
Highly professional
Excellent service
Trained professionals
Swift and reliable
Services
Garden Design
Our garden design service creates bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to your property and lifestyle. Led by David Stone, our team produces detailed plans including hard landscaping, planting schemes, and irrigation. We work closely with clients through initial consultations, surveys, and iterative design reviews to ensure the final plan meets both aesthetic and functional requirements. Projects range from small urban gardens to large estate landscapes.
Irrigation Systems
We design, install, and maintain efficient irrigation systems that conserve water while maintaining garden health. Our systems adapt to local rainfall patterns and plant needs, with options for automated controls and smart technology integration. We also offer troubleshooting and repair services for existing systems, including emergency call-outs for critical issues.
Landscaping
Our landscaping service covers all aspects of garden construction, from patios and decking to ponds and lighting installations. We handle both hard landscaping elements like paving and walls, and soft landscaping including planting and turfing. Our team ensures precise execution of design plans while maintaining the practical functionality of outdoor spaces.
Horticulture
We provide comprehensive horticultural services including planting schemes, pruning, and seasonal maintenance. Our experts create tailored planting plans that evolve beautifully through the seasons. We offer ongoing maintenance programs and specialist care for specific plants, ensuring gardens remain vibrant and healthy year-round through proper cultivation techniques.
Garden Consultation
Our consultation service addresses specific garden challenges or planning needs. Available for design queries, maintenance schedules, or problem-solving, our experts visit your property to assess issues and provide detailed reports with recommended solutions. Consultations start at 240 plus VAT and include follow-up discussions to implement proposed plans.
People
Chris Stone
Managing Director
Founder of Bushy Business since 1996, Chris trained at Merrist Wood College. He specialises in horticulture and client relations, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and practical requirements while maintaining the company's commitment to excellence.
David Stone
Lead Designer/Operations Manager
Joining full-time in 2000, David leads garden design with expertise in landscape architecture. His focus on integrating natural elements with functional design has delivered award-winning projects, combining creative vision with technical construction knowledge for successful garden implementations.
Sam Bosanquet
Head of Irrigation
Sam manages all irrigation services, specialising in water-efficient systems. He designs and maintains automated watering solutions tailored to garden needs, ensuring sustainable water use while maintaining optimal plant health through modern irrigation technology.
Roger Young
Senior Gardener
With extensive experience in garden maintenance and construction, Roger oversees project implementation. His expertise in practical gardening techniques and team coordination ensures high-quality execution of both design and maintenance projects across various garden types.
Graham Nunns
Garden Consultant
Graham provides specialist garden advice and consultation services. His knowledge spans planting schemes, maintenance scheduling, and problem-solving for garden challenges, offering clients practical solutions based on decades of hands-on horticultural experience.
Questions
What garden services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive garden services including design, landscaping, irrigation systems, horticulture, and consultation services across Surrey and surrounding areas.
How does your garden consultation process work?
Our consultation involves an initial visit to discuss your garden challenges, followed by a detailed report and implementation plan. Consultations start at £240 plus VAT.
Do you work outside Surrey?
While based in Cranleigh, Surrey, we work across the south of England including London, West Sussex, and Guildford areas.
Can you maintain existing irrigation systems?
Yes, we offer maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for existing irrigation systems starting from £120 + VAT for initial assessments.
How long have you been in business?
Bushy Business has been creating and maintaining gardens since 1996, with many clients returning for over two decades.
What makes your landscaping different?
Our approach combines award-winning design expertise with practical construction knowledge, ensuring gardens are both beautiful and functional for long-term enjoyment.
Reviews (6)
Richard Paterson
Dec 04, 2021
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We asked David Stone and his team to design and plant a large area in our rear garden following a house extension project done last year. The design involved new patio areas on several levels , fully irrigated new borders with a sympathetic planting design, planting of new trees and an extensive area of lawn re-turfing. Right from the outset David listened very carefully to our wishes both on the hard landscaping design and planting front and after giving us plenty of choice and interesting options came up with a solution that we couldn't me more happy with. Davids memory for detail in our discussions
Stan Mayne
May 27, 2021
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With an empty patch of back garden grass, we were told time and time again how lucky we were to have a blank canvas. We just felt like we didnt know where to begin, or even what we wanted. After a long period of indecision we enlisted the help of the Bushy Boys. What a great choice it turned out to be. From the word go they were unfailingly helpful, respectful, accommodating and were clearly experienced professionals. The degree of attention to detail and their willingness and eagerness to decipher our rambling descriptions of our desired elements of the garden was quite remarkable.
Mark Hammersley
Apr 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
David and the team did a great job on pruning a large expanse of Wisteria and four apple trees. They were very professional, knowledgable, gave great advice and cleared up perfectly.
David and the team did a great job on pruning a large expanse of Wisteria and four apple trees. They were very professional, knowledgable, gave great advice and cleared up perfectly.
Alan Grant
Jan 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
The new decking is extremely well made. The finish is excellent and the workmanship and attention to detail is greatly appreciated. A high quality company.
The new decking is extremely well made. The finish is excellent and the workmanship and attention to detail is greatly appreciated. A high quality company.
Ben Hawkins
Oct 29, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
A fantastic service delivered by a great bunch of people. Really happy and will certainly be using again. Very highly recommended.
A fantastic service delivered by a great bunch of people. Really happy and will certainly be using again. Very highly recommended.
Carol Pope
Jul 13, 2020
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I am amazed at how incredibly helpful Natalie, Chris and Jo have been over the past few days, when I had been in crisis over supplies for my garden. The team at Bushy Business has bent over backwards to accommodate my needs and delivery times and the patience and good humour Natalie has shown me, during my frequent 'phone calls, has been extraordinary, to say the least. I cannot speak more highly of this company and the support afforded to me. My heartfelt thanks to you all.
